Courses

Get messy and try new things. Spend half of the day working with clay in the ceramics studio and the other half in the sculpture studio exploring the world in three dimensions. New projects every day.


June 16-20, 2025, C*110 AND W*205
June 23-27, 2025, C*110 AND W*205
Imagine a character. Is it a monster? An aardvark? Does it jump and dance? Draw your character by hand and then make it move using computer animation software, wacom tablets and pens.


June 16-20, 2025, W*206 and W*009
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*206 and W*009
Students will work from images of people, places and things to develop and improve drawing skills.


June 16-20, 2025, W*209
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*211
Create your own video game map using CCS's state-of-the-art facilities. Explore the game design process from ideation to creating a basic game using Scratch.


June 16-20, 2025, W*010
July 21-25, 2025, W*010
Get ready to star on your own YouTube channel. Students will create their own YouTube® concept and learn the basics of shooting video, utilizing green screen and editing.


June 23-27, 2025, W*015 and W*017
Bring your own stories and heroes to life. Learn the fundamentals of character design, framing, storytelling, and drawing techniques to create your own cartoons and comics.


June 23-27, 2025, W*309
Experiment with dress forms to design a look. Use simple lines and ink to create figurative silhouettes that represent your fashion design aesthetic. Improve your observational drawing skills while working with live clothed models.


June 23-27, 2025, W*217
Bring your minifigs and have them star in your own movies. Students will work with LegosŪ, modeling clay and everyday objects to create animated video shorts.


June 23-27, 2025
July 21-25, 2025, W*309
Work with a variety of pens, pencils, and paints to create original artworks, exploring everything from landscapes to abstract designs. This class encourages creativity and self-expression while helping students build foundational skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere.


July 7-11, 2025, W*205
Design and craft costumes, props, and sets for plays, performances, and imaginative storytelling. Work with a variety of materials to bring your imaginary world to life, developing skills in creativity, construction, and collaboration.


July 7-11, 2025, W*305
Discover the magic of special effects using green screen technology. Develop skills in filming, editing, and special effects by combining live-action footage with digital backgrounds.


July 7-11, 2025, W*015 and W*017
Bring your funny bone and create your own cartoon and comic book characters. Learn how to draw your characters with dynamic facial expressions and gestures that reveal their humorous personalities.


July 14-18, 2025
Dive into the basics of digital design, exploring how to create eye-catching visuals using fun, easy-to-learn software. Create digital designs using color and shape, or character drawings and make buttons, stickers, posters and more!


July 14-18, 2025, W*004
Go on a photo safari in and around CCS and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Learn tricks for taking better photos and techniques for basic photo editing with easy-to- use computer software. DSLR cameras provided.


July 14-18, 2025, W*013
Young imaginations come alive through the magic of puppet-making and performance. Explore different types of puppets and storytelling techniques. Through fun, hands-on activities, they'll develop skills in crafting, character creation, and performance, bringing their puppets to life through skits and imaginative play.


July 14-18, 2025, W*205
Explore the fascinating world of tiny creations! Students will learn how to design and craft miniature scenes, characters, and objects using various materials. From dollhouse furniture to tiny landscapes, this hands-on class encourages creativity and attention to detail.


July 21-25, 2025, W*205
Explore the colorful world of painting and printmaking by learning various techniques, including brushwork, color mixing, monoprints, cyanotypes, block printing and more. This hands-on course encourages creativity and skill development as students create vibrant, original artworks.


July 21-25, 2025, W*305
Young creators will embark on a fun journey to design and craft their very own stuffed animals or plush toys. Learn how to sketch their toy ideas, choose fabrics, and sew their creations with guidance. Explore various techniques for adding details like facial features and accessories, making each plush toy uniquely your own.


July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*205
Create pictures that tell a story using computers and/or tablets. Develop strong drawings by using composition, color and other illustration fundamentals using the latest software and technology.


July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, W*013